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After Hours Child Care Act
12/23/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3639
Bill 118 hr 3639, also known as the After Hours Child Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for after-hours child care programs for working parents.
The bill aims to address the growing need for child care services outside of traditional working hours, as many parents struggle to find affordable and reliable care for their children during evenings, weekends, and holidays. By expanding access to after-hours child care, the bill seeks to help working parents balance their responsibilities at work and at home.
If passed, the After Hours Child Care Act would allocate federal funds to support the development and expansion of after-hours child care programs across the country. These funds would be used to improve the quality of care, increase the availability of services, and ensure that working parents have access to safe and affordable child care options outside of regular business hours. Overall, the After Hours Child Care Act is aimed at supporting working families and promoting economic stability by addressing the need for flexible child care options. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of American families.
The bill aims to address the growing need for child care services outside of traditional working hours, as many parents struggle to find affordable and reliable care for their children during evenings, weekends, and holidays. By expanding access to after-hours child care, the bill seeks to help working parents balance their responsibilities at work and at home.
If passed, the After Hours Child Care Act would allocate federal funds to support the development and expansion of after-hours child care programs across the country. These funds would be used to improve the quality of care, increase the availability of services, and ensure that working parents have access to safe and affordable child care options outside of regular business hours. Overall, the After Hours Child Care Act is aimed at supporting working families and promoting economic stability by addressing the need for flexible child care options. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of American families.
Congressional Summary of HR 3639
After Hours Child Care Act
This bill establishes a pilot program for the Administration for Children & Families to award grants to increase the capacity of child care providers to deliver services to families in which a parent is working nontraditional work hours (e.g., before 9:00 a.m., after 5:00 p.m., or on a Saturday or Sunday).
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Current Status of Bill HR 3639
Bill HR 3639 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3639 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3639's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3639
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
60Democrat Cosponsors
44Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3639
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3639
After Hours Child Care Act
After Hours Child Care Act
To establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3639
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